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How to Pick a Bug Zapper

Every summer they come swarming out of nowhere: everybody’s favorite insect, the mosquito. Figuring out the best mosquito control option can vital to keeping your sanity--and we get that! So we’ve researched best-selling mosquito traps and mosquito killers to help you choose the best option for you. But before you read our reviews, check out the specs below to help you decide between different mosquito control devices.

Location: We noted whether each mosquito control device was for indoor or outdoor use, or even for both!

Safety Gutter: All of the electric mosquito killers on our list feature safety cages or gutters to shield you from the electrical grid.

Coverage: Listed in square feet, we took note of how much of an area the bug zapper can cover for different needs.

Power: The power source affects where you can install a mosquito killing device and how much upkeep it needs.

Size: Especially if you want to use a mosquito killer indoors, size matters! Outside, bigger may be better.

Warranty: A good warranty is often a sign of a product’s quality. The average warranty we saw was one year.

Top 10 Products

Now that you’re prepared for your new job as a mosquito murderer, let’s get into these reviews! We’ve included a mix of indoor and outdoor mosquito killers and traps. Our top pick and budget pick were our overall favorites, but you can look at a variety of other mosquito control options we liked after that as well. Let’s end bug bites for good!

The Aspectek Insect Killer is our favorite option for the best mosquito killer for indoor use. It includes a chain for hanging it up out of the way of curious kids and pets. This bug killer can also be used outdoors, but it needs to stay dry--so keep it under a roof of some kind! Two 10W UV bulbs lure mosquitoes and other flying insects into the 2,800 volt killing grid. The grid is contained behind a safety cage and is easy to clean. Plus, the bug zapper has a collection tray at its base that is removable and washable to keep the mess of dead insects contained! If you have bug issues in your garage, patio, kitchen, or other areas, this indoor mosquito killer will decimate the mosquitoes and gnats driving you crazy! It has a wide coverage area, too, which is important for attracting as many unwanted bugs as possible into the killing grid.

Our favorite option for the best indoor mosquito trap with a low price is the GLOUE Bug Zapper! This indoor mosquito killer is about the size of a night light, but has a coverage area of 172 square feet! An LED light attracts mosquitoes and an electrified grid quietly zaps them. It’s the perfect indoor mosquito trap for a bedroom, hotel room, camper, or motor home! It plugs into any standard wall outlet and is easy to clean--just unplug it and unscrew the killing grid. If you need a small mosquito killing solution, the GLOUE bug zapper is a great little option. The only issue would be if you have curious kids or pets, since many outlets are low to the ground. For major bug issues, we recommend getting a larger indoor mosquito killer. But if you have a mild mosquito problem, this is a great solution!

The Flowtron BK-40D is an outdoor mosquito killer with an impressive two-year warranty and tons of bug-killing power! The powerful UV bulb can be replaced without using a screwdriver or other tools, and the polycarbonate body is designed to hold up to all kinds of weather. The polycarbonate construction won’t rust, crack, or fade over time, and holds up to accidental drops as well. It goes one step beyond an outdoor mosquito trap and zaps bugs with a powerful electrified grid. This grid is designed to avoid clogging, which can cause shorts and other issues. The Flowtron BK-40D can be used with Octenol mosquito attractant for even greater effectiveness. This lantern-style bug zapper comes with a sample of Octenol that should last 30 days. After that, it’s up to you to replenish it or not! Overall, it’s a powerful outdoor killing machine that should put a big dent in your local mosquito population!

The Pest Soldier electronic mosquito killer uses two UV bulbs to attract flying insects towards an electrical grid that delivers a powerful 2,800-volt shock! It’s designed for indoor use, but can be used outdoors as long as it’s in a dry area. A chain allows you to hang the device on the wall or from a ceiling hook to keep it out of the way. The electrical grid is surrounded by a safety cage, and dead insects fall into a removable, washable tray to keep mess contained. Just unplug the unit and remove the protective safety cage to thoroughly clean the grid! This powerful little bug zapper has a coverage area of up to 5,000 square feet. You can install it in the garage, on the porch, or inside your home to take care of annoying gnats and mosquitoes once and for all!

The Hoont Indoor Bug Zapper can technically be used outdoors as well, but shouldn’t be allowed to get wet. It has a 5’ cord and uses a high-intensity UV bulb to attract insects. The zapper has a detachable ring, so you can hang it up out of reach if needed. A safety gutter fully surrounds the electric grid, and a tray attached to the base of the bug zapper collects dead insects. No need to sweep up dead insects from the floor! It’s easy to clean as a result and won’t make a mess in your home, garage, or on the porch. This electric mosquito killer also has a relatively low power draw of 7W despite its 600 square feet of coverage! If you’re sick of being eaten alive on your patio or whenever you leave a door open, the Hoont indoor zapper is a great solution in a sturdy package.

The Dynatrap DT2000XL combines the quiet operation of trap-style mosquito killers with the far-reaching draw of an “zap”-style mosquito killer. This is one of the best mosquito trap options for combined indoor and outdoor use if you don’t want an electrical grid zapping bugs. It works well for residential use since it’s quiet. You don’t have to smell roasting bugs or hear the annoying zap! It has a 7’ (84’’) cord to give you flexibility in where you install. The trap uses a combination of attractors: a UV bulb and a titanium dioxide-coated surface. Titanium dioxide produces C02, which is how mosquitoes find prey like you and me! Combined with the light, the bugs are drawn in close to the quiet fan, which sucks them into a cage. When the lamp is off, a damper keeps the insects from escaping. The lamp has a coverage radius of one acre when placed outdoors.

The Oittm Electronic Mosquito Killer uses a light to attract mosquitoes and other flying insects close enough that a fan can suck them into the body of the device. The mosquitoes then die of starvation in the trap rather than being “cooked” on a live wire. This small device is a great option for use in the home, a camper, or a tent. It is powered by a USB cord. Plug it into a power bank, your laptop, or into an adapter for outlet charging. The trap has three layers to prevent mosquitoes from escaping. This indoor mosquito trap helps to control irritating bugs without using electrical zaps. No weird smell from burned bugs and no “zap” noises. The fan produces about 40 dB of sound, about as loud as a whisper, so you can use it in the bedroom and sleep soundly. It’s easily portable and super quiet!

The RockBirds mosquito killer lamp is made for indoor use to cover up to 215 square feet. The “zap” sound registers at about 40 dB, which is comparable to the sound of a watch ticking or someone whispering. Mosquitoes are attracted by the light and sucked into the lamp to be zapped and added to a collecting tray. This is a trap-style mosquito catcher rather than a zapper, so if you find the loud “zap” sounds or burning smell of insta-kill mosquito traps annoying, then this option may be for you! Mosquitoes are supposed to starve to death in the collecting tray. Set it to automatic mode, where a sensor turns on the light when it senses a dark area. Or put it in manual mode to have it running whenever you want. These lamps can be more pet-friendly if your pet dislikes the zap sound of traditional mosquito traps and the lack of burning smell makes it a more pleasant indoor option for mosquito control!

Get gnats and mosquitoes under control indoors. Set it up in the bedroom or other areas of the home to cut down on annoying bugs. This indoor mosquito killing machine uses light to attract mosquitoes and a fan to draw them into the zapper when they get close enough. It’s quiet and not overly bright, so it won’t be irritating when you’re using it indoors. The power cord measures 42.6’’ to give you a range of options as to where you install it. The machine needs to be unplugged and opened up to be cleaned periodically. You don’t need any tools to remove the safety gutter and access the power grid to clean up, so it’s a quick and easy process. This mosquito killer is small and unintrusive, so it’s a great choice for indoor use! Get a better night’s sleep by setting it up in the bedroom, or try it out in your kitchen or living room!

The Flowtron FC-8800 Diplomat is designed for outdoor use and some commercial indoor uses such as in barns. The 5,600-volt killing grid is covered by a full safety gutter and can be mounted vertically or horizontally. A removable collection tray keeps the carnage contained! A 67’’ power cord gives you flexibility in where and how you mount it. Outdoors, it can provide insect control for up to two acres. The lighting system incorporates UV light and glo-panel reflectors to provide the maximum brightness and attractive power to the population of mosquitoes in your area. If you need a mosquito catcher for outdoor mosquito control, we recommend the FC-8800! Keep biting bugs away from livestock or your front porch. It’s quiet while running, although you’ll hear a zap when a bug makes contact with the device. The Diplomat can make a serious dent in the local insect population!

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